August 19, 2009 Archive

Video

• TV Review: Warehouse 13 - "Implosion"

  Artie's nefarious past is uncovered.

  Review in Video — by NancyGail — on Aug 19, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

  McConaughey and Hudson are likable enough to carry off this predictable romantic comedy

  Review in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 19, 2009

• Movie Review: District 9

  Fun for the whole family!

  Review in Video — by Ted — on Aug 19, 2009

• Blu-ray Review: Visions of Italy

  Any desire to visit Italy will only be increased upon watching this two-disc Blu-ray set.

  Review in Video — by Dusty Somers — on Aug 19, 2009

• DVD Review: Footsteps In Africa: A Nomadic Journey

  Presents a highly idealized and romanticized version of who and what these people are.

  Review in Video — by Richard Marcus — on Aug 19, 2009

• DVD Review: Californication: The Complete Second Season

  Hedonism collides with family values in this compelling Showtime series' second season.

  Review in Video — by Jordan Richardson — on Aug 19, 2009

• Movie Review: Ponyo

  A wonderful fairy tale for troubled times.

  Review in Video — by Todd Ford — on Aug 19, 2009

• Finding the Positive in Hell's Kitchen

  Things may be bleak this season, but they're not all bad.

  Opinion in Video — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 19, 2009

Music

• Music Review: Circus - Circus (Reissue)

  From the tent of the Marquee to their only album, UK's Circus explores the sixties world of progressive jazz fusion.

  Review in Music — by Jeff Perkins — on Aug 19, 2009

• Music Review: Amanda Shires - West Cross Timbers

  Amanda Shires shines with the release of West Cross Timbers.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 19, 2009

• iTunes Chart Watch: Disney's Revenge!

  The most powerful man in the music industry wears mouse ears...

  News in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 19, 2009

• Music Review: Meg & Dia - Here, Here And Here

  Who would’ve thought that something good could have ever come out of Utah?

  Review in Music — by Luigi Bastardo — on Aug 19, 2009

• Verse Chorus Verse: Brendan Benson - "Eyes On The Horizon"

  It's not paranoia if they really are out to get you...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Aug 19, 2009

• Music Review: Chimaira - The Infection

  Slowed down, yet still brutal music from the Cleveland based band.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 19, 2009

• Music Review: Brett Dennen - Hope for the Hopeless

  A new definition of 'Feel Good Music' courtesy of Brett Dennen.

  Review in Music — by Cindal Lee Heart — on Aug 19, 2009

• Music Review: Mindy Smith – Stupid Love

  Smith’s third outing is a near-perfect mix of organic material and studio flourish.

  Review in Music — by John Taylor — on Aug 19, 2009

• Music Review: Shadows Fall - Retribution

  Solid album from the Massachusetts natives.

  Review in Music — by Chris Beaumont — on Aug 19, 2009

• Music Review: Joe Louis Walker – Witness To The Blues

  This guitar slinger makes another notch in his guitar.

  Review in Music — by Lou Novacheck — on Aug 19, 2009

• Music Review: Elton John - Reg Strikes Back

  Elton John: Chapter 21.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Aug 19, 2009

Sports

• Hallspotting: Roberto Alomar

  He was the greatest second baseman of his generation. But does that really mean anything?

  News in Sports — by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 19, 2009

• Let Favre Come Back And Stop Whining!

  Without getting too cliché, "Leave Brett Favre alone!"

  Opinion in Sports — by Heather Hogan — on Aug 19, 2009

• FightNoob Vol. 2 - MMA MMisconceptions

  Our educational series for MMA beginners clears up some of the myths and mistakes about the sport.

  Opinion in Sports — by Matt DeTura — on Aug 19, 2009

Gaming

• Nintendo Wii Review: MySims Racing

  Another fun racing game that adds an appealing small town story and great customization options for characters and vehicles.

  Review in Gaming — by Tall Writer — on Aug 19, 2009

• Screenshots: Borderlands

  RPG and FPS all in one, that's Borderlands.

  News in Gaming — by Josh Lasser — on Aug 19, 2009

Books

• Book Review: The Anthologist by Nicholson Baker

  The Anthologist is a quick read, requisite for light summer fare, but it does stick to your mental ribs.

  Review in Books — by Georganna Hancock — on Aug 19, 2009

• Book Review: Child's Play by Carmen Posadas

  Fascinating postmodern thriller keeps reader turning pages.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Aug 19, 2009

• Book Review: Nana Star and Nana Star and the Moonman by Elizabeth Sills and Elena Patrice, Illustrated by Linda Saker

  Nana Star has the potential to be this generation's Raggedy Ann - sweet, whimsical, innocent - and a plushie to boot.

  Review in Books — by Jennifer Bogart — on Aug 19, 2009

• Interview: Amanda Grange, Author of Mr. Darcy, Vampyre

  Jane Austin meets the paranormal!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Aug 19, 2009

Culture

• The Art of Studying Abroad

  A francophile bumps into reality overseas.

  Opinion in Culture — by Stephanie Rasch — on Aug 19, 2009

• Theatre Review (La Jolla, CA): Herringbone with B. D. Wong by Tom Cone at the La Jolla Playhouse

  B. D. Wong scores as the schizophrenic Herringbone in the musical by Tom Cone at the La Jolla Playhouse.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Aug 19, 2009

• My New York Holiday: Finding A Vacation Rental in NYC

  Of Craigslist scams, VRBO nightmares, corporate rentals, and brokers.

  Opinion in Culture — by Lynda Lippin — on Aug 19, 2009

• Understanding "The Enemy"

  How getting to know my now conservative friend helped me grow up and become a more open-minded liberal.

  Opinion in Culture — by Shari — on Aug 19, 2009

• Theatre Review (LA): Legally Blonde: The Musical at the Pantages Theatre

  The first national tour of this thoroughly entertaining, movie-inspired musical comes to L.A.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Aug 19, 2009